plumber, maintenance and repair

Government of Canada; Chatham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A government organization in Chatham, Ontario, is seeking a skilled Plumber to install and repair plumbing systems in various settings. The role requires several certifications including a Plumber Red Seal Certificate and a Driver's License. The ideal candidate should be physically demanding, efficient in communication, and a team player. Health benefits and additional perks are provided.

Benefits

Dental plan

Health care plan

Vision care benefits

Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)

Free parking available

Qualifications

• Backflow prevention Certification required.
• Plumber Trade Certification required.
• Working at heights training required.
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D) required.
• Plumber Red Seal Certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Install domestic, commercial, or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Repair plumbing fixtures and systems.
• Read blueprints and drawings to determine layout.
• Test pipes for leaks using gauges.
• Measure, cut, thread, and bend pipes.

Skills

Accurate

Client focus

Efficient interpersonal skills

Excellent written communication

Team player

Education

Other trades certificate or diploma

Plumbing technology/plumber

Tools

Tools

Safety equipment/gear

Steel-toed safety boots

Job description

Overview Languages

English

Education

• Other trades certificate or diploma
• Plumbing technology/plumber

Experience

Experience an asset

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work site environment

• Confined spaces
• Wet/damp

Work setting

• Various locations
• Commercial
• Industrial
• Institutional
• Residential

Responsibilities Tasks

• Install domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Repair domestic, commercial or industrial plumbing fixtures and systems
• Read blueprints, drawings and specifications to determine layout of plumbing system, water supply network and waste and drainage systems
• Locate and mark positions for pipe connections, passage holes and fixtures in walls and floors
• Cut opening in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings
• Join pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement or soldering, brazing and welding equipment
• Test pipes for leaks using air and water pressure gauges
• Determine piping system requirements and pipe sizing
• Measure, cut, thread and bend pipes to required shape and size

Credentials Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses

• Backflow prevention Certification
• Plumber Trade Certification
• Working at heights training
• Driver's License (Class 3 or D)
• Plumber Red Seal Certificate

Additional information Security and safety

• Bondable
• Basic security clearance
• Criminal record check

Transportation/travel information

• Vehicle supplied by employer
• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Physically demanding
• Bending, crouching, kneeling
• Hand-eye co-ordination
• Handling heavy loads

Own tools/equipment

• Tools
• Safety equipment/gear
• Steel-toed safety boots

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent written communication
• Team player

Benefits Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Other benefits

• Free parking available
• Paid time off (volunteering or personal days)
• Transportation provided by employer
• Parking available